Minneapolis has launched the Firearm Assault Shoot Team, a dedicated non-fatal shooting investigative unit backed by $1.7 million in city funding, designed to treat surviving shooting victims with the same investigative urgency as homicides.
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Lynx veteran Nia Coffey is her father’s daughter
Nia Coffey, St. Paul native and nine-year WNBA veteran, is back home with the Minnesota Lynx, bringing a decade of professional experience and a commitment to pouring into younger players on a roster that is 71% new this season.
Posted inBlacklight On Sports
Blacklight on Sports: EJ Shelby Brings a New Vision to Anoka High School Football
On this episode of Blacklight on Sports, hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald sit down with EJ Shelby, the newly named head football coach at Anoka High School, on his long road to a head coaching job and what it means to lead as a Black man in education.
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Tiffany Johnson – 2026 MSR Grad
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder congratulates contributor Tiffany Johnson on earning her MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, completing four years of graduate school while working full time at Penumbra Theatre.
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Now Hiring: Digital Editor | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is hiring a Digital Editor to oversee day-to-day digital output, manage the editorial calendar and help shape community-driven journalism at a 92-year-old Black media institution. Full-time and part-time options available.
Posted inLocal & State
Second ICE agent charged as Hennepin County cases grow to 30
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced criminal charges against a second ICE agent for misconduct during Operation Metro Surge, as the Transparency and Accountability Project grows to 30 cases and becomes a flashpoint in the Hennepin County Attorney’s race.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
50th Annual Winfield Awards to Be Held
The 50th Annual Winfield Awards will honor 20 St. Paul student-athletes of color on Sunday, May 31, at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel, with Baseball Hall of Famer and St. Paul Central alum Dave Winfield as keynote speaker.
Posted inOn the Radar
On the Radar: Kprecia Ambers, Visual Artist and Digital Creator
On the Radar host Damenica Ellis sits down with Minneapolis visual artist Kprecia Ambers, whose vibrant figurative work centers Black beauty, self-love and representation with a simple intention: putting love into the world.
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Lizzy Nyoike – 2026 MSR Grad
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder congratulates contributing writer Lizzy Nyoike on earning two associate degrees debt-free through PSEO before transferring to the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Now Hiring: Sales Operations Specialist | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is hiring a Sales Operations Specialist to support advertising sales across inside sales, billing and financial tracking, and creative design at a 92-year-old Black media institution.
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Caring through art: How ‘artivist’ Esther Callahan cultivates Black creative spaces
Twin Cities artivist and curator Esther Callahan shares how she transformed personal trauma into a lifelong mission of healing, launching The BLK Collectors to uplift Black artists and investors.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition 42 for May 21 -May 27, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition 42 for May 21 – May 27, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 42, Volume 92.
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Damenica Ellis – 2026 MSR Grad
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder congratulates staff writer and On the Radar host Damenica Ellis on her graduation from Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Journalism and Film.
Posted inLocal & State
Minnesota Adds $59 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds as Gaps Remain
Minnesota will receive an additional $59 million in opioid settlement funding from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, but community organizations serving Black Minnesotans say questions remain about whether funds are reaching the communities most impacted.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Black-led Arise Community Credit Union works to expand financial access for all
Black Business Spotlight: Arise Community Credit Union, founded through the Association for Black Economic Power in response to George Floyd’s murder, is building a community-rooted financial institution designed to serve residents historically excluded from traditional banking.
Posted inEvents
Minnesota Selected to Host the 2028 NFL Draft
Minnesota has been selected to host the 2028 NFL Draft, bringing one of the biggest events in sports to downtown Minneapolis and U.S. Bank Stadium in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings and local community partners.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
U of M Expert Says Hantavirus Risk Is Low, While Nurse Has Concerns and Elder Combats Distrust
A University of Minnesota infectious disease expert says the risk of a widespread hantavirus outbreak remains low, but a frontline nurse and the Cultural Wellness Center director say preparedness, consistent information and community trust are critical.
Posted inTelevision
Minneapolis Leaders Demand Accountability From Netflix, Kevin Hart Over George Floyd Joke
Minneapolis community leaders and civil rights advocates gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center to condemn a joke about George Floyd made during Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart and demand accountability from the comedian, Hart and Netflix.
Posted inFirst Educator
Preventing summer reading loss at home
Dr. Artika Tyner offers practical strategies for parents and caregivers to prevent summer slide and keep children reading and learning throughout the summer months.
Posted inGeorge Floyd Square
Agape Movement Recommended as Development Partner for the People’s Way Project in South Minneapolis
Agape Movement has been recommended as the development partner for the People’s Way project in South Minneapolis, marking a significant milestone in a years-long community effort to shape the future of one of the city’s most historically significant spaces.